Thembi Bheka

Thembi Bheka is an inspiring entrepreneur and AI Business Strategist who has turned her story into a blueprint for others to follow. She is known for helping leaders and organisations integrate artificial intelligence with authenticity and human connection. One of her most significant achievement is founding Digital Marketing On Demand, a company that has empowered thousands of entrepreneurs to scale their businesses with clarity and purpose. From arriving in Canada with just five dollars to sharing global stages with industry leaders, Thembi’s journey reflects resilience, vision and the power of connection.

Thembi’s career began far from the world of technology. After studying Nursing at Dawson College, she worked as a registered nurse, where she developed empathy, precision and a deep understanding of people. Her ambition soon led her to explore business and investment, founding Infinity Housing Solutions in 2008, a company focused on creative property solutions that helped families achieve homeownership. Eager to expand her knowledge, Thembi later completed the Stanford Seed Transformation Programme at the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, an experience that refined her entrepreneurial approach and inspired her to merge technology, purpose and leadership.

Over the years, Thembi has built a reputation as a trusted expert in AI strategy and human-centred growth. Through Digital Marketing On Demand, she has trained and employed over 1,000 women in Africa as virtual assistants, giving them access to digital skills and financial independence. She has become a sought-after international speaker, appearing at major events such as Inbound, Podfest, LaunchCon, and the Africa-Nordic Summit. Her work has been recognised globally, and her story - of arriving in a new country with almost nothing and building a multimillion-dollar business - has inspired countless entrepreneurs to take bold steps.

Audiences hire Thembi because she makes complex ideas feel practical and personal. Her keynote topics - ‘The AI Advantage’, ‘Future-Proof Leadership’, and ‘AI Made Simple’ - help organisations use technology to save time, build trust and grow without burnout. She shows leaders how to harness AI as a tool for connection, not replacement, and encourages them to lead with empathy while staying ahead of innovation. Thembi leaves every audience with the confidence and clarity to embrace change.